This Family Friendly Road Trip Through Massachusetts Leads To Whimsical Attractions, A Themed Restaurant, And More

Exploring all that the Bay State has to offer creates wonderful family memories. With all there is to see and do, we can instill an appreciation for the state by visiting its many attractions, learning the history, and discovering its spectacular natural sites. We decided to curate a family-friendly road trip in Massachusetts with plenty of things to do that all members of your family can enjoy together.

Use our interactive map as your guide and feel free to add your own stops along the way.

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Trains certainly have a way of bringing out the kids in all of us, so why not take the whole fam to the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum? Here you can learn all about the train and trolley industries in the Berkshires and book a scenic train ride on certain days.

Visit the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum website and Facebook page for more information.

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum - Lenox Station Museum, 10 Willow Creek Rd, Lenox, MA 01240, USA

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Chances are that if you have kids, you're familiar with the works of Eric Carle. This colorful museum explores his art and stories through life-sized, interactive, and colorful exhibits that children (and adults) will love!

Read more about the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in our previous coverage.

125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, USA

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There is a colorful museum dedicated to beloved children's author Dr. Seuss who was born and raised right here in Springfield, Massachusetts! This museum is a world of imaginative fun and will make you feel as though you are part of a Dr. Seuss book.

Visit the Springfield Museums website and Facebook page to learn more about The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum.

21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA

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Located in Palmer, the train-themed Steaming Tender restaurant is housed in a 19th-century train station. The whole family will enjoy eating comfort food while surrounded by train memorabilia. And yes, there's a kids menu with items that even the pickiest of eaters will like!

Visit the Steaming Tender website and Facebook page for more information.

28 Depot St, Palmer, MA 01069, USA

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With hands-on exhibits both indoors and outside, children can learn about nature and science while having fun at EcoTarium in Worcester. From dinosaurs to local weather, this museum covers a wide array of things to learn.

Read more about EcoTarium in our previous coverage.

EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604, USA

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Transport your family back to simpler times at Old Sturbridge Village and learn about what life was like between the 1790s and 1830s in rural Massachusetts. Spanning 200 acres, you can explore period buildings, watch demonstrations by costumed staff, and see plenty of farm animals here.

Read more about Old Sturbridge Village in our previous coverage.

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA

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The last stop on our family-friendly road trip in Massachusetts is Battleship Cove in Fall River. Here you can learn about and see several historic military watercraft like battleships and a submarine. You can even take a tour of some of the vessels.

Read more about Battleship Cove in our previous coverage.

5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Are you ready to hit the road on this family-friendly road trip in Massachusetts? What other stops would you add to the route? Let us know in the comments!